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https://deadline.com/2026/03/nexstar-tegna-merger-blocked-temporary-restraining-order-1236768329/
Judge Pauses Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Granting Restraining Order
Mar 30, 2026 - The judge wrote that DirecTV was likely to succeed on the merits of its challenge.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/17/media/nexstar-tegna-trump-merger-judge-california-bonta
Federal judge blocks politically fraught Nexstar-Tegna merger | CNN Business
Apr 18, 2026 - Nexstar’s politically charged acquisition of a rival TV station owner, Tegna, has been halted by a federal judge in California.
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/nexstar-tegna-temporary-restraining-order-response/
Nexstar Can't Fully Comply With Tegna Merger Restraining Order
Apr 1, 2026 - The company said it took actions at closing that can't be reversed and that the order creates
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/trump-nexstar-tegna-merger-support-fcc-chair-get-it-done-1236498115/
Trump Shows Support for Nexstar-Tegna Merger, FCC Chair: 'Get It Done'
Feb 8, 2026 - President Donald Trump is showing support for a possible Nexstar-Tegna merger.
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/ted-cruz-maria-cantwell-fcc-letter-nexstar-tegna-merger/
Senators Raise Serious Concerns Over Nexstar-Tegna Merger in FCC Letter
Mar 31, 2026 - The Senate Commerce Committee leaders criticize the FCC Chairman for approving the merger without a vote from the full commission
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https://buffalonews.com/life-entertainment/local/article_3f817edb-0ecf-4d2c-8f4a-5bf178b44db0.html
Nexstar-Tegna merger on hold and Cash back at WKBW
Alan Pergament recaps the latest news at Western New York's local television stations.
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https://lamag.com/politics/this-deal-would-make-putin-proud-newsom-blasts-trumps-fcc-chair-over-nexstar-tegna-merger/
Newsom Slams FCC Over Nexstar Tegna Merger Approval
Mar 25, 2026 - Gavin Newsom blasts the FCC for approving Nexstar’s Tegna merger, warning it could harm local news and competition across the U.S.
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https://deadline.com/2026/04/nexstar-responds-tegna-merger-blocked-1236864817/
Nexstar Responds After Tegna Merger Blocked By Judge
Apr 18, 2026 - Thwarted in what looked to be a Donald Trump-approved $6.2 billion local station mega-deal to merge with Tegna, Nexstar vows to appeal.
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/nexstar-tegna-merger-paused-stock-reaction/
Nexstar Stock Falls Over 8% After Judge Pauses Tegna Merger
Mar 30, 2026 - An April 7 hearing has been set to determine whether the $6.2 billion deal violates antitrust law and will require a preliminary injunction to stop it
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/gavin-newsom-fcc-approval-nexstar-tegna-merger-california/
Gavin Newsom Slams FCC Approval of Nexstar-Tegna Merger
Mar 24, 2026 - The California governor warns the
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/nexstar-tegna-merger-preliminary-injunction-ruling/
Judge Freezes Nexstar-Tegna Merger as Antitrust Battle Continues
Apr 18, 2026 - A judge issued a preliminary injunction against the $6.2 billon Nexstar-Tegna merger on Friday in a major victory for DirecTV and a group of eight state...
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https://deadline.com/2026/04/nexstar-tegna-merger-blocked-2-1236784770/
Nexstar-Tegna Merger Frozen By Judge's Preliminary Injunction
Apr 22, 2026 - A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar's proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination.
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/judge-pauses-nexstar-tegna-deal-over-directv-lawsuit/
Judge Pauses Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over DirecTV Lawsuit - TheWrap
Mar 28, 2026 - A federal judge ruled Friday that Nexstar must halt its merger with Tegna as DirecTV and state attorneys general challenge the deal on antitrust grounds.
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https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2026/04/18/federal-judge-blocks-nexstar-tegna-merger-amid-antitrust-lawsuit/89675694007/
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-TEGNA merger amid antitrust lawsuit
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https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/public-policy-legal/directv-antitrust-lawsuit-block-nexstar-tegna-merger/
DirecTV Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger
Mar 19, 2026 - The complaint states the acquisition would drive up consumer costs, reduce local competition and shatter local newsrooms.
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https://apnews.com/article/nextstar-tegna-merger-lawsuit-antitrust-ec9f2def13e1b31b0e2c0437b635a932
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled | AP News
Apr 18, 2026 - A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/nexstar-tenga-merger-california-court-legal-rob-bonta-2026-4
Judge Blocks Merger of Local TV Giants Nexstar and Tegna - Business Insider
Apr 18, 2026 - A federal judge in California has halted the merger of TV giant Nexstar and its rival, Tegna, until an antitrust lawsuit is settled.
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https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5754031
FCC approves the merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna : NPR
Mar 20, 2026 - The FCC has approved the sale of Tegna television stations to rival Nexstar Media Group Thursday. The deal would create a company that owns 259 television...
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https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/19/oregon-lawsuit-tegna-nexstar-merger-koin-tv-kgw-news/
Oregon joins lawsuit to block Tegna, Nexstar merger - OPB
Mar 19, 2026 - Attorney General Dan Rayfield warns merge of KOIN-TV and KGW-TV’s parent companies would damage local news across the state and nation.
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https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2025/nexstar-perry-sook-trump-tegna-merger-fcc-ownership-cap/
‘We are the anti-fake news.’ Nexstar appeals to Trump while seeking a merger with Tegna - Poynter
The broadcaster is pressing the FCC to fast-track a $6.2B deal that would expand its reach to more than half of US households
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/18/nation/federal-court-temporarily-freezes-nexstars-merger-with-tegna/
Federal court temporarily freezes Nexstar’s merger with Tegna
Apr 20, 2026 - The judge said that Nexstar would have to take steps to remain separate from Tegna pending further court proceedings.
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